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MacArthur - Why do we still feel guilty if
God has forgiven our sins? By Jonny Ardavanis
“So I find it to be the law of my inner self, that evil
is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self with my new
nature, but I see a different law and rule of action in the members of my body,
in its appetites and desires, waging war against the law of my mind and
subduing me and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is within my
members.
“Wretched and miserable man that I am! Who will rescue me and set me free from this
body of death this corrupt, mortal existence?
Thanks be to God for my deliverance through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself, with my
mind, serve the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh, my human nature,
my worldliness, my sinful capacity – I serve the law of Sin.
“Therefore there is now no condemnation 00 no guilty
verdict, no punishment – for those who are in Christ Jesus who believe in Him
as personal Lord and Saviour.” Romans 7:21-8:1
“For it is by grace – God’s remarkable compassion and
favour drawing you to Christ – that you have been saved – actually delivered
from judgment and given eternal life, through faith. And this salvation is not of yourselves --
not through your own effort -- but it is the underserved, gracious gift of God;
not as a result of your works, nor your attempts to keep the Law, so that no
one will be able to boast or take credit in any way for his salvation.” Ephesians
2:8-9 (quotes from The Amplified Bible)
“Doubt against God’s Word is sin. Unbelief in the Saviour and His promises of
power to keep – this is the sin that dams men. – The Bible does not teach
mortal or venial sin. All sin is sin;
there is no difference with God.[1]”
God guarantees the promise of our salvation in His Word (and
He can’t lie or break a promise) and sealed this promise in the precious blood
of our Saviour, Jesus Christ – REGARDLESS of how we feel today or felt
yesterday or will feel tomorrow. His
promise stands!
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the
country. They (especially the women) now
face persecution and death at the hands of barbarians. How heart wrenching.
·
NEW – Patti – improving but still needs prayer for balance,
patience and full recovery.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media -- thanks to this lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend who is
chronically unwell and frail. Please
pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms
and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1] © 1958, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p. 83.
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